Barren County Schools names Angela Rush district career and technical education coordinator

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools has named Angela Rush as its new district career and technical education coordinator.

According to the district on Wednesday, this fills the position that opened when Justin Browning was named the district’s director of instruction.

Barren County Schools says Rush brings over 25 years of experience in career and technical education to the role. Most recently, school officials say she served as business and marketing program consultant for the Kentucky Department of Education, where she worked with school districts across Kentucky to strengthen career and technical education programs, support curriculum development, collaborate with business and industry partners and provide professional learning for educators.

The district says her leadership has been recognized at both the state and local levels, including being named Barren County Schools Innovation Teacher of the Year and receiving the Kentucky Department of Education Strategic Excellence and Achievement Award. As district career and technical education Ccordinator, Rush will lead the district’s existing CTE program, working alongside school leaders, teachers, business partners, and postsecondary institutions to ensure students have access to high-quality career pathways and meaningful workforce experiences.

“Angie has dedicated her career to helping students discover opportunities that prepare them for successful futures,” said Superintendent Amy Irwin. “She understands the importance of strong career and technical education programs because she has led them in the classroom and supported them across the state. I am excited to welcome her back to Barren County Schools and know our students and teachers will benefit from her leadership.”

Rush commented, “The remarkable growth of Career and Technical Education in Barren County Schools over the past two decades has created exceptional opportunities for students while strengthening the long-term vitality of our community and workforce. I am honored to return home to Barren County Schools and look forward to working alongside our teachers, administrators, business and industry partners, and community stakeholders to build upon this strong foundation. Together, we will continue expanding innovative pathways that prepare students for success in college, careers, and life while meeting the evolving needs of our region.”

Rush holds a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing education from Western Kentucky University, a master of business administration from Morehead State University and Rank I certification in educational administration from Western Kentucky University.